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MEA sees 16.6pc rise in cardiovascular diseaseThe greatest increase in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence in the world during 2014-2016 was in Europe (38.8 per cent) and Middle East and Africa (16.6 per cent), said Aetna International, a UK-based health care benefits provider. More… |
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Lack of awareness key factor in cardiovascular diseaseLack of awareness, along with lifestyle-related factors, is a a key factor that leads to the high incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Dubai, says a specialist cardiologist at Medeor 24x7 Hospital. According to Stanl More… |
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MAF joins fight against heart diseaseMajid Al Futtaim Properties, a leading developer of malls and hotels in the region, has partnered with Dubai Health Authority and Emirates Cardiac Society to launch a major awareness drive on the killer cardiovascular disease (CVD). More… |
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Over 900 undergo heart screenings in UAEA total of 974 people had their hearts screened in the UAE under the Safe@heart initiative of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) held in partnership with AstraZeneca Gulf and the Emirates Cardiac Society. The scre More… |
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Global cardiology summit opens in DubaiThe World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2012 (WCC) opened in Dubai today (April 18), featuring a line-up of 600 world-leading expert speakers who will share 1,000 new scientific abstracts. The four-day congress, organized by t More… |
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Dubai to host global cardiology summitThousands of cardiologists and other healthcare professionals from over 100 countries are set to attend the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2012 (WCC 2012) to be held in Dubai from April 18 to 21. Organised by World H More… |
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Cardiovascular patients need more treatmentPatients across the Gulf who are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease need more aggressive treatment to mitigate these risks, such as treating high cholesterol levels, according to medical experts at the Pace event held recently. More… |
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Heart disease causes 25pc deaths in UAEOver 25 per cent of deaths in the UAE are caused by cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol levels are a major cause of heart disease, according to a cardiology expert. Heart disease is the No 1 cause of death in the UAE, stated Dr Om More… |
